MBS School of business

Funding your studies

Funding your studies

11th Master in Management in France – Financial Times 2024

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Diploma

Grande Ecole Programme

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Acces

From Bac+2 to Bac+3

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Rythm

Full-time or work-study

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Level

Bac +5 university degree

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Intake

September

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Language

English or bilingual French/English

Tuition Fees

2026 / 2027 Academic Year : 

  • €15,000 for Year 1
  • €16,500 for Year 2
  • €16,500 for Year 3
  • No administrative fees, no additional costs.
  • Extended payment options available.
  • Individual scholarships may apply (up to 2000 € scholarship according to admission results)
  • The academic year abroad doesn’t require additional fees 

MBS's commitments on tuition fees

  • Fees are guaranteed for the entire duration of the programme
  • No administrative fees or hidden costs
  • The year abroad does not generate any additional tuition fees (living expenses abroad remain the student’s responsibility)

Contact: dossier.social@mbs-education.com

Funding your studies

Once admitted to the Bachelor of International Business Administration programme (BIBA), students have access to various funding solutions.

In partnership with FACE HÉRAULT – Fondation Agir Contre l’Exclusion, a personalised advisory service is also available to students seeking support with administrative procedures related to social, family and financial matters.

WORK-BASED AIDS

Work-study at MBS means:

  • More than 25 years of experience
  • More than 1600 students on work-study programmes
  • An unlimited number of places
  • A recognized ranking: 1st Business School in France for work-study (Le Parisien 2021) and 6th for professionalization (Financial Times 2021)

During a work-study year, the tuition fees are fully covered by the host company. The student also receives a salary.

As the leader in work-study programmes in France, MBS offers work-study programmes for all or part of the curriculum, depending on the admission procedure and the professionalization criteria. Students on work-study programmes can also apply for their own scholarship, the App’titude scholarship.

MBS allows its students to benefit from a temporary contract to work 10 hours per week in one of its departments. Work hours are adapted to students’ time schedule and academic imperatives.

These students, called “monitors”, receive a monthly salary during six to eight months. Selection is based on financial resources. Aspiring students must complete a motivation interview.

MBS various departments offer student jobs for about 9 months, 10 hours per week. Students benefit from a temporary contract. Selection is made on students’ professional skills and in response to departments’ specific needs.

SCHOLARSHIPS

Applicants to any of our Bachelor, PGE, Or MSc programs are eligible for a scholarship up to 2000 euros (granted on tuition fees) depending on availability and admission results.

The CROUS grant is awarded to students in initial training who are pursuing their higher education studies based on social criteria, particularly family income.

Apply for your grant and accommodation online at etudiant.gouv.fr

For more information, contact the CROUS of Montpellier Occitanie:

  • Scholarships 04 73 34 64 14
  • Accommodation 04 67 41 50 44 or 04 67 41 50 35

The ERASMUS + scholarship: allocated to MBS students of the Bachelor and Grande Ecole programmes who carry out an internship or an academic exchange in a country of the European zone, for a period of 2 to 12 months.

Without income condition, this scholarship is indexed on the standard of living of the country in which the student is going. Students in apprenticeship contract are eligible to this scholarship.

The Occitanie region shcolarship: find more information here.

MBS covers the costs of studying abroad so that financial considerations do not interfere with students’ motivation and ambition.

Indeed, the school covers the additional tuition fees charged by some partner universities.

Students only need to pay their tuition fees to MBS, regardless of the fees charged by the university abroad.

LOANS

MBS students benefit from preferential rates and exemption periods adapted to their studies with certain partner banks: Banque Populaire du Sud, BNP Paribas, Caisse d’Epargne and Société Générale.

MBS grants 0% interest loans to students who have difficulty financing their studies and who have not been able to obtain a student bank loan because they do not have a guarantor.

The Honorary loan, the amount of which varies according to the student’s financial situation, is deducted from the tuition fees.

These loans are repayable from the time of graduation according to the following terms and conditions:

  • Repayment over a period not exceeding 24 months for loans up to 5000 euros.
  • Repayment over a period not exceeding 36 months for loans over 5000 euros.

These State-guaranteed student loans are available from participating banks for a maximum amount of €20,000 and are available to students of French nationality and under 28 years of age, with no personal or parental guarantee and no means test required. More details on the BPI loans here.

Click here to find out about the financial aid for the Grande Ecole Programme.

Click here to find out more about the financial aid for the Bachelor Programme.

INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS

In addition to the previous funding opportunities, we invite you to explore nationality-based scholarships on the websites below.

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Europe

2 scholarships
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Asia

1 scholarship
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Africa

2 scholarships

Meet Your Admissions Team

Q&A

Want to know more? Feel free to contact us or consult our Q&A.

The programme

Language of instruction: French and English

Duration: Approximately 1,500 hours of coursework spread over 2 to 3 years of study

Mode: Full-time. Work-study available from the 2nd year (3 weeks in company / 1 week on campus per month)

Intake: September

Pedagogy: An active learning method, combining the use of online content and activities, a “flipped classroom” approach and experiential learning. This teaching method fosters engagement, autonomy and a spirit of initiative.

Teaching format: In-person

Faculty: Courses delivered by MBS researcher-lecturers, consultant-trainers and working professionals

Qualification level: State-accredited Bac+5, Master’s grade, Level 7

How are assessments structured? What about exams?

To validate your year, you will be assessed in each subject through a combination of continuous assessment, group work and a written exam. Your future does not rest on a single grade

Is it possible to study a second foreign language (LV2) throughout the programme?

A second foreign language can be studied in PGE Year 1. Other options are available to strengthen your language skills throughout the rest of the programme, such as seminars, exchanges at partner universities, internships and interactions with international students on campus.

What destinations are available for an international exchange?

You will choose from more than 60 destinations on offer. The academic teams and students from previous cohorts are available to guide you in making this decision.

View the list of destinations

Yes, because university intakes and administrative procedures vary from one institution to another — and even more so from one country to another — which requires specific preparation. A dedicated team within the school will support you throughout all these steps and also provides personalised follow-up during your stay abroad.

Does the school offer support in finding a work-study contract?

Yes. For this purpose, you can contact the MBS Career Center. Career coaches will help you build your professional project (ambitions, professional positioning, interview preparation) and will regularly offer workshops and meetings with the school’s partner companies. The Career Centre also organises on-campus recruitment sessions to support you in your search.

What funding options are available?

MBS offers more than ten financial assistance schemes. For further information, please visit the Financing page of the Grande Ecole Programme.

You can view the full list of available financial aid by clicking here

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